When a California judge gave Brock Turner probation and 6 months in prison after he was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, there were calls to have the judge removed for giving a lenient sentence. In states where judges are elected, like California and Wisconsin, judges can be recalled,...

Caregivers should find support before becoming overwhelmed by the burdens associated with taking care of a patient with a chronic illness, according to a human development and family studies expert. "You have to take care of yourself to take of others," said Kristin Litzelman, a professor at the University of...

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign escaped a potentially debilitating setback on Tuesday when the FBI recommend no charges be filed against her for her handling of emails while serving as secretary of state. Clinton's candidacy would have been seriously jeopardized had the FBI's decision gone the other way, however, the decision...

Five-year-old Naja Tunney’s home is filled with books. Sometimes, she'll pull them from a bookshelf to read during meals. At bedtime, Naja reads to her 2-year-old sister, Hannah. "I learn things that my brain will always know," Naja said during an appointment at Group Health Cooperative’s Capitol Clinic in Madison...

A wildlife expert is warning about the dangers fireworks pose to nesting birds in the North Woods. According to Marge Gibson of the Raptor Education Group near Antigo, Independence Day comes at a critical time for eagles, loons and songbirds. "People come up to the North Woods to hear the...

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison said Friday they have taken a step toward blocking transmission of the Zika virus. Researchers confirmed that when the Aedes aegypti mosquito is harboring the bacteria Wolbachia pipientis, it spreads the benign bacteria during reproduction, but not the Zika virus, according to Matthew Aliota...

The Pentagon announced the end of a ban that barred transgender Americans from serving in the U.S. Military yesteday. We talk to a transgender veteran and an advocate for transgender inclusion in the military about some of the effects the new rules will have.

Summer is peak season for European vacations and Americans should avoid the tourist traps of hotel brochure recommendations and street corner hustlers while abroad, travel TV host Rick Steves said. "The challenge for us is to get the most experience out of every mile, minute and dollar we have on...

Wisconsin tribes will display their artwork at the 10th annual Woodland Indian Art Show , kicking off Friday in Oneida. The show highlights the differences among art created by tribes across the country and their cultures, said John Breuninger, president of the art show board and Oneida tribal member. “The...

Donations and grants from Wisconsin's frac sand mining industry have helped UW-Eau Claire's geology program grow and has led to jobs for students but some critics worry the money could influence what the department teaches.